EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB)

review the quality and relevance of the scientific and technical information being used by the EPA or proposed as the basis for Agency regulations;

review EPA research programs and plans;

provide science advice as requested by the EPA Administrator, and

advise the agency on broad scientific matters.

Most (though not all) preliminary work of the SAB is done by subcommittees or panels focused on various environmental science topics. These groups are chaired by SAB members. Recommendations of subcommittees and panels are transmitted to the SAB for discussion and deliberation. Recommendations are forwarded to EPA only if the SAB determines that it is appropriate.